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Animation Techniques

Aspiring animator? Learn a few fun animation techniques with these videos.

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Apple Crafts

All you need are a few apples and some basic arts and crafts tools to tackle the fun and easy projects in this apple crafts video series from Howcast.

Circular Knitting Tutorials

Learn circular knitting — also known as knitting in the round — from expert Jessica Kaufman in these Howcast videos.

Craft Ideas for Kids

Kids driving you crazy? Settle them down with the fun and easy art projects in this craft ideas for kids video series from Howcast.

Crocheting 101

Already know how to knit? Learn how to crochet with the crocheting lessons in this Howcast video series.

Digital Photography 101

Learn how to use a digital camera and pick up some digital photography tips and techniques with these Howcast videos.

Digital Photography Lessons

Take a crash course in digital photography from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia with these Howcast videos.

Duct Tape Crafts

Got a roll of duct tape? Then you’ve got hours of arts and crafts fun ahead of you with the duct tape crafts in this Howcast video series.

Easter Eggs & Other Easter Crafts

Get ready to celebrate Easter with this Howcast video series on how to decorate Easter eggs, make bunny ears, and pull together other Easter crafts.

Easy Sewing Projects

All you need is a needle, thread, some fabric, and these step by step instructions to start sewing.

Flower Crafts

Increase your flower power with the easy flower crafts in this Howcast video series.

Glassblowing for Beginners

Learn about glassblowing from pros Todd Hansen and Ed Donovan in these Howcast videos.

Great Craft Ideas

Into arts and crafts? Check out the great craft ideas in this Howcast video series.

Halloween Makeup Tutorials

Makeup artist Kenneth Llambelis helps you create classic Halloween characters with the step-by-step instructions in these Howcast makeup tutorials.

Happy Father’s Day

Make sure Dad has a very happy Father’s Day with the ideas in this Howcast video series.

How to Arrange Flowers

Make floral arrangements that rival those of a professional florist with help from this Howcast video series on flower arranging.

How to Be an Artist

Pick up tips about how to become a professional artist in these Howcast videos.

How to Crochet

Learn how to crochet with these Howcast tutorials featuring Andrea Lemire of Lion Brand Yarn Studio.

How to Do Face Painting

Learn how to paint a picture or design on someone’s face with the step-by-step instructions in these Howcast videos.

How to Do Graffiti Art

Pick up some great graffiti tips, tricks, and techniques from master tagger Paes 164 in these Howcast videos.

How to Do No-Sew Crafts

Check out the no-sew ways to make a blanket, scarf, tutu and more from crafty Jennifer Wiese in these Howcast videos.

How to Do Origami

Master the ancient art of Japanese paper folding with the step-by-step instructions in these tutorials.

How to Do Special Effects Makeup

Learn how to make fake cuts, blood, and other gore from special effects makeup artist Ciara Rose Griffin in these Howcast videos.

How to Do Stop Motion Animation

Learn how to do stop motion animation courtesy of Joe Vena of NYC’s Children’s Museum of the Arts in these Howcast videos.

How to Draw

Learn how to draw dogs, cats, leaves, flowers, fruit, grass, people, water, and much more from artist Rebecca Schweiger in these Howcast videos.

How to Draw & Illustrate

Learn how to sketch and illustrate with these video tutorials, which will have you drawing celebrities like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber in no time.

How to Draw Fashion Sketches

From figures and croquis to specs and clothing, learn to draw fashion sketches from fashion designer Garo Sparo in these Howcast videos.

How to Draw for Beginners

Learn how to draw with the drawing lessons in this Howcast video series.

How to Draw Graffiti

Budding graffiti artists and experienced taggers alike can learn something about how to tag from master tagger Paes 164 in these Howcast videos.

How to Draw Manga

Learn how to draw manga with the step-by-step instructions from artist Chris Hart in these Howcast art tutorials.

How to Knit

Learn how to do all kinds of knitting stitches with the step-by-step instructions in these knitting tutorials from Howcast.

How to Make Balloon Animals

Learn how to make balloon animals from magician Jonas Cain in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Friendship Bracelets

Learn how to make friendship bracelets from The Lanyard Ladies in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Halloween Costumes

Put together a great Halloween costume with the ideas in this Howcast video series.

How to Make Halloween Decorations

Whether you want to scare trick-or-treaters or entertain them, there’s an idea for you in this frightfully good video series.

How to Make Jewelry

Learn how to make jewelry from custom jeweler and sculptor Courtney Gray in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Musical Instruments for Kids

Learn how to make children’s musical instruments out of stuff you have around the house from the founders of Music Moves Me in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Origami

Learn how to make origami with these tutorials, which show you how to make an easy origami rose, star, heart, bird, frog, butterfly, and much more.

How to Make Pop-Up Cards & Crafts

Learn how to make homemade pop-up cards and crafts with the step-by-step instructions in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Rainbow Loom Bracelets

Learn how to make Rainbow Loom bracelets from The Lanyard Ladies in these Howcast videos.

How to Make Soap

Making your own soap is inexpensive, easy-to-do, and can be the perfect DIY gift for friends and family.

How to Paint with Acrylics

Let acrylic painting teacher Linda Rhea show you how to paint foliage, landscapes, seascapes, and much more in these Howcast videos.

How to Scrapbook

Learn how to scrapbook with the ideas and techniques demonstrated by expert Carla Sylvester in these scrapbooking tutorials from Howcast.

How to Sew

Learn how to sew from expert seamstress Cynthia Mann in these Howcast videos.

How to Take Better Photos

Learn how to take better pictures with these Howcast photography tutorials featuring professional photographer Luke Ballard.

How to Take Portraits

Learn how to take great portraits from professional photographer Joe Sinnott in these Howcast videos.

How to Tie Dye

Learn how to tie dye with the tips, tricks, and techniques demonstrated in these Howcast videos.

How to Tie Knots

Learn how to tie knots with the classic knot tying techniques demonstrated in these Howcast videos.

How to Understand Art

Do you like velvet Elvis paintings and don’t get abstract art? Then you need this Howcast video series on art appreciation.

How to Use a Sewing Machine

Learn how to sew using a sewing machine from designer Jennifer Wiese in these Howcast videos.

How to Wrap a Present

Learn how to gift wrap a present like a pro with the tutorials in this Howcast video series.

Knitting Tutorials

Grab your needles and yarn and get ready to knit baby gifts, blankets, hats, scarves, and more.

Learn How to Paint

Bring out your inner artist with these painting tips and techniques.

Making Jewelry

Learn how to make your own jewelry with the jewelry-making techniques demonstrated in these Howcast videos.

Movie Buff

For film aficionados and cinema enthusiasts alike.

Paper Crafts

Transform boring sheets of paper into simple and fun craft projects.

Photography Tips & Techniques

Capture your subject in the best light with these photography tips that cover everything from nature and still-life photography to fashion photography.

Quilting Tutorials

Once you get the hang of quilting with these videos, you’ll never buy another blanket again.

Scrapbooking 101

Scrapbooking is a fun hobby anyone can get into, even if you don’t consider yourself particularly crafty. So grab some photos and card stock and prepare to scrap!

Sewing and Craft Quick Tips

Learn how to thread a needle more easily and other neat tricks with these Howcast videos.

Studio Photography 101

Learn studio photography tips and tricks from professional photographer Chris Ryan in these Howcast videos.


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How to Tie a Cow Hitch Knot

Instructions Step 1: Wrap rope Wrap the end of the rope around the ring or post, from back to front. Step 2: Pass end under Pass the end under the remaining rope and bring it straight up. Step 3: Wrap rope again Wrap the end around the ring or post again, this time front to …

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How to Tie a Retraced Figure Eight Knot

Instructions Step 1: Make “Q” shape Cross the end of the rope over the top of the remaining rope, making a “Q” shape. Be sure to give your “Q” a very long tail—you’ll need some extra length to complete the knot. Step 2: Twist loop Pinch the top of the loop and twist it around …

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How to Tie a Bowline Knot

Instructions Step 1: Make “Q” shape Cross the end of the rope over the top of the remaining rope, making a “Q” shape. Step 2: Thread tail Pass a short portion of the end of the rope, or the tail of the “Q,” through the loop from behind (and back along the remaining rope). Thread …

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How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot

Instructions Step 1: Make “Q” shape Cross the end of the rope over the top of the remaining rope, making a “Q” shape. Step 2: Twist top around Pinch the top of the loop and twist it around once, away from the tail of your “Q.” Step 3: Pull end through loop Pull the end …

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How to Tie a Taut Line Hitch Knot

Instructions Step 1: Make “Q” shape Cross the end of the rope around the pole, and over the top of the remaining rope, making a “Q” shape. TIP: Be sure to give your “Q” a very long tail—you’ll need some extra length to complete the knot. Step 2: Repeat Do the same thing again, passing …

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How to Tie a Reef Knot

Instructions Step 1: Hold rope Hold one end of the rope in your left hand and the other end in your right hand. Step 2: Cross ends Cross the end of the rope in your left hand over the end in your right hand to form an “X.” Step 3: Entwine ends Bring the end …

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